bomb squad
noun
: a group of people who have the job of preventing bombs from causing damage or injury
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Nearby streets were closed and a bomb squad was called, although authorities don't believe the man was a threat, per a spokesperson.
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Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The family called authorities, which led to a bomb squad being sent to the home.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The left-back was relegated to the ‘bomb squad’, a group of players who were told to train away from the first team in the hope a transfer would be arranged.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Madden confirmed the Floyd County bomb squad was deployed to Greene's address after the Rome Police Department received a bomb threat via email.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The family called authorities, which led to a bomb squad being sent to the home.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The left-back was relegated to the ‘bomb squad’, a group of players who were told to train away from the first team in the hope a transfer would be arranged.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Madden confirmed the Floyd County bomb squad was deployed to Greene's address after the Rome Police Department received a bomb threat via email.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Bomb squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20squad. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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